This planting happened last winter, and although we never quite managed to publish the story at the time, it is still well worth sharing. “Generations planting for generations” was how one volunteer described our final planting day of the season at Elgood Valley Farm, on the western slopes of Haakarimata. On a classic four-seasons-in-one-day morning, 16 volunteers planted 500 native trees across former pasture. It completed a huge winter effort, bringing the total planted at

Volunteer Planting Day at Morepork Lane Sunday 2 August 2026, 10:30 am–12:30 pm15 Morepork Lane, Ngaaruawaahia Join the Haakarimata Restoration Trust and the Morepork Action Group for a community planting day as we extend the native planting area on Morepork Lane. Planting native trees within our predator-control grids is an important part of restoring Haakarimata. Every tree planted is an investment in the future of the forest and its threatened wildlife. Trees have been sup

This event has been postponed due to poor weather. You can now join us on Saturday 20 June 10-2 for a FREE family event at the entrance to the Waterworks Walk and Hakarimata Stairs. Did you know that Haakarimata is near the southern limit of naturally occurring kauri? Some of our trees are probably more than 1,000 years old, and if we protect them from pests and diseases, they could live another 1000 years or more! Come meet with us and share your experiences on Haakarimata,

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Haakarimata is outstanding culturally and ecologically, and is cherished by many. However, the forest and wildlife are being devastated...